Tom Newton - #44 - RB - California - Profile

PRO: "Tom is a hard worker and he gives us a consistent performance every time out," Michaels said. "He is a good blocker in addition to also being a hard runner. Tom also makes a big contribution for us on special teams." ...played in 16 games in 1981 and started 7 at FB...was 73-244 yards-3.3 avg., 1 TD last year ...also caught 17 passes for 104 yards in 1981...had season high 45 yards rushing and 1 TD at New England ...was the Jets' 4th leading rusher in 1980 with 299 yards on 59 carries ...had the most productive game of any Jet back in 1980 with 117 yards on 23 attempts vs. New Orleans ...was tied for 6th on the club in receptions with 20 for 144 yards ...spent first 2 seasons on special teams before seeing time at fullback in 1979 finished 5th on team in rushing that year (37 carries, 145 yards) had a 51-yard TD run at Buffalo, the 2nd longest TD run in Jet history ...has "that old knack of smelling the money at the end of the line," according to running back coach Bob Ledbetter ...was special teams leader in 1978.

COLLEGE: Gained 1,108 yards in 253 attempts (4.7 avg,) and scored 10 TDs in 2 years at California ...was teammate of Wesley Walker ...was top blocker for Chuck Muncie in 1975.

PERSONAL: Single ...majored in physical education ...lived in Westbury, L.I. during offseason ...has been involved in NFL's Goals for Youth Tutorial Program ...nicknamed "Newt" by his teammates ...three-sport standout at Overfelt High in his hometown of San Jose, Calif ....birthplace: Carmel, Calif.

From 1982 Jets yearbook.